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3423 - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL SOOY SMITH.
General Sooy Smith was a favorite of both General U.S. Grant and General W.T. Sherman serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Division 16th Army Corps during the Vicksburg Campaign, Chief of Cavalry - Department of the Tennessee July to October of 1863 and as Chief of Cavalry Military Division of the Mississippi - October to July of 1864. This sword is a spectacular example of the high grade staff and field swords that were made-up from imported Clauberg parts. Please refer to pages 499 & 500 of Civil War Army Swords for additional images and details of this sword. It was presented to General Sooy Smith by the Officers of the 13th Regt of Ohio Volunteers, his first regiment and with whom he fought until his elevation to General Officer. The hilt and scabbard have a heavily applied gilt finish with a cast silver grip and applied semi precious jewels on both the grip and in the eyes of the Eagle head quillon. The scabbard mounts are wide cast and chased to resemble long tendrils of foliate but from a distance resemble golden icicles with an extremely rich overall appearance. The hilt and scabbard are likely made from Clauberg parts imported by Bailey & Company who were retailers of fine military goods. The cast silver grip (possibly German Silver) appears to be American made and the stones indicate the likely assembly by Bailey, who was known for this specific embellishment. The sword was definitely assembled and finished in the US. The blade is wonderfully etched with martial themes. This is a rarely seen and very richly appointed presentation sword to a President Lincoln appointed and congressionally approved General Officer with great Civil War history. For the very finest institutional, museum or personal collection.

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3407 - FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER MADE BY SMITH & WESSON.
I have had several of these big 44 caliber martial arms over the years, but this is the first in the last 3 years that was worth paying attention to. It is an excellent gun with 98% original blue to the frame and 80% on the barrel, which is usually greyed-out from the lug to the muzzle. This one is a mix of blue and plumb patina where they are normally handled in that area, way better than average. The cylinder shows about 60% blue mixing with plumb-brown and the grips are outstanding with a perfect cartouche. All the case on the hammer and aan excellent action. Many of these guns were issued to the Buffalo Soldiers out west. It's the best I've ever handled.

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3399 - PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES AND RARE, CARVED IVORY GRIPS.
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3398 - MERWIN & HULBERT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, LARGE-FRAME, EARLY OPEN-TOP MODEL, FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.
This is a very fine condition to near excellent Merwin & Hulbert with 7" barrel and standard Hopkins & Allen, Norwich address. It shows factory engraving with black enamel in the cuts and a wonderfully aged pair of factory ivories on its squared butt. In near excellent condition, the barrel shows 85% original nickel mixing with patina that is primarily on the left side where one would normally hold the pistol during break-down. The frame and cylinder show 98% nickel. The grips are wonderful as is the overall look of the gun which is accented with the black cuts. Left side of frame with engraved Mexican Eagle & Snake motif. These unusual guns have become more and more popular to collectors over the past 20 years. The unique construction of these guns (specifically the method for loading and extracting) have made them not only a curiosity, but many authorities now consider them superior to the Colt Single Action.

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3396 - CIVIL WAR GREENE RIFLE.
As many of you know, this is the first, bolt-action, breech-loading rifle ever adopted by the United States Ordinance Department. Made in 1859 through the early 1860's by the A. H. Waters Armory in Massachusetts, it was designed by Lt. Col. J. Durrell Greene. The gun offered here is in nearly flat mint, unfired condition. A perfect candidate to add to a museum quality collection.

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3392 - ALLEN & WHELLOCK 44 LIPFIRE REVOLVER.
Hands-down, one of the very best condition of this model ever offered for sale.

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3385 - 1866 WINCHESTER RIFLE, HENRY MARKED IN THE 29xxx RANGE.
This is a tremendous gun in excellent condition to include every feature, be it wood or metal. Call for details.

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3384 - PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
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3375 - BURNSIDE CARBINE IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.
The pictures are a good enough description in themselves on this item. The best I have ever had, nearly flat mint and certainly un-issued.

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3355 - KENTUCKY CAP & BALL RIFLE BY JOHN PARKS JR.
A masterpiece, as good as it gets in terms of an inlayed Kentucky Rifle from this maker and probably his finest work. 109 pieces of silver adorn this fine percussion rifle to include a huge spread-winged eagle on the cheek piece, standing Indian with rifle in back of the cheekpiece and a small percussion pistol behind the lock-plate. Extremely thin and dainty with an over-all length of almost 57" and in 44 caliber. The wood is an outstanding piece of curly maple and all embellishments are excecuted in a most tasteful manner. Signed "John Parks Jr." on top of the barrel. Not an expensive, big, carved early gun but a top-of-the-food-chain example of an inlayed Kentucky from the Susquehanna region and worthy of the finest collection of that type or interest.

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3320 - CONFEDERATE S. C. ROBINSON RICHMOND CARBINE.
This rare Confederate longarm is one of the most popular Confederate Carbines. These were primarily issued to Cavalry Troopers of Jeb Stuart's Army of Northern Virginia Cavalry Regiments. This one is super sharp and crisp to include all action, edges and markings. The wood is nice and full and the barrel retains strong rifling. The serial number is in the 19XX range making it an early second model and the only other markings are the Richmond, Va. barrel address, standard for the second series of guns after the Confederate Government took over Robinson's factory operations. these guns saw heavy use and are seldom found in this condition. If you are looking for one great carbine to throw on the Confederate side of your gun room, this would be a perfect example.

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3293 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG WITH CAPTURE HISTORY.
Measuring 19" on the hoist and 29" on the fly, this little beauty was captured in Rome, Georgia by Private Arthur D. Palmer of the 52nd Ohio and sent home to his sister. It's the perfect size for framing not only the flag, but the documents that go with it. It is accompanied with 7 letters that Arthur wrote home, the last of which he proudly announces, "Dear Sister, enclosed will find a Confederate Flag. It is one that I captured on the night that we entered Rome. It is not a very large one". It was the last letter that Arthur ever wrote home as soon afterward he was captured, imprisoned and susequently died in a Confederate prison camp at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864. Also with the flag is a 1954 newspaper clipping from the Painesville (Ohio) News Herald with a cover photo showing Arthurs great niece holding up this very flag for her grandson to view. This is a local find directly from the family descendants. Interestingly, I appeared on the front page of this very newspaper in March of 1972, surfing on Lake Erie. I still have my board but a lot less hair!

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3288 - FLINTLOCK PISTOLS - MATCHED PAIR OF KUCHENREITER FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, PRE-1800'S.
This is an absolutely untouched pair of pistols that I purchased before the Baltimore show just a few weeks ago. They are in wonderful condition without a single crack to their beautifully carved stocks. These guns are early, nice and deserve to be cased. They sport flip-up rear sites and the barrels are about 50 caliber.

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3284 - VOLCANIC PISTOL. NAVY SIZED VOLCANIC PISTOL BY NEW HAVEN ARMS COMPANY WITH 8" BARREL.
This gun is in excellent condition throughout with 92 - 94% bright blue with edge-wear and small spots of scattered corrosion about the barrel. Bolt and riser show much of their original fire blue and the lever and hammer show about 50% case colors. The frame is a beautiful, deep patina and the grips are near mint. This is a great, investment quality Volcanic.

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3281 - CIVIL WAR ARTIFACT - CIVIL WAR ID BADGE OF CHAPLAIN JAMES HILL, 21ST IOWA INFANTRY AND WINNER OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR.
This little ID badge came to us directly from the hometown of James Hill, 21st Iowa. Baptist Minister James Hill of Cascade, Iowa, organized a company of volunteers in 1862. This company of 97 men were sworn in as Company "I" of the 21st Iowa Infantry. During the battle of Champion's Hill in May of 1863, Lt. Hill unexpectedly came upon three Confederate pickets and, by quick thinking, deceived the sentries that he was heading up a body of men concealed behind him by motioning them to come forward and compelling the pickets to drop their weapons. He thus avoided capture and, instead, captured the rebel sentries and escorted them back to headquarters. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. After Vicksburg, Lt. Hill was unanimously elected Chaplain of the 21st Iowa by the men of his Company. The badge is nearly perfect save for its clearly missing pin. I have read several sources claiming only 3 to 7 chaplains won the MOH during the Civil War. I doubt you'd find a better ID badge anywhere.

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3270 - CIVIL WAR SWORD - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PRESENTATION SWORD OF J. WILLIAM HOFFMAN.
In the world of Civil War Artifacts Collecting, this might be one of the most Iconic artifacts ever offered for sale in terms of its association with the greatest battle of that struggle, GETTYSBURG. The westernmost ridge temporarily separated the opposing forces. As Hoffman reached the crest of the middle ridge, he saw a line of battle approaching far to his right and 'just rising to the crest of the swell west of the one we were on.' Brigadier General Cutler, in a letter to Pennsylvania's Governor Curtain, later described the moment. "The atmosphere being a little thick [smoke form the cavalry skirmish]. I took out my glasses to examine the enemy. Being a few paces in the rear of Colonel Hoffman, he turned to me an inquired 'Is that the enemy?' My reply was 'Yes". Turning to his men he commanded 'Ready, right oblique, aim, fire!', and the Battle of Gettysburg was opened.". His military history is as follows; With the outbreak of civil war in April 1861, Hofmann was quick to offer his services to his country. Less than a week after the capitulation of Fort Sumter, Hofmann was mustered into service as a captain in the three-month 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The 23rd spent most of its time in service in the Shenandoah Valley, serving under General Robert Patterson, but seeing no substantial action. In the summer of 1861, after having been mustered out of the 23rd Pennsylvania, Hofmann helped raise and organize the 56th Pennsylvania, a three-year unit, and in October he reentered service as the regiment’s lieutenant-colonel. Remaining at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg for the next six months, the 56th then traveled south to Virginia but did not see any major combat until the Second Battle of Bull Run, fought during the final days of August 1862. Here, in their baptism by fire, the men of the 56th sustained heavy losses, including its colonel, Sullivan Meredith, who fell gravely wounded on the first day’s battle. After Meredith’s wounding, command of the regiment devolved upon Hofmann. With George McClellan’s reorganization of the Army of the Potomac in early September 1862, the 56th Pennsylvania formed part of General Abner Doubleday’s brigade, in John Hatch’s First Corps division. Hofmann continued at the helm of his regiment until the September 14, 1862, battle at South Mountain. As the 56th entered the battle late in the day, Hofmann saw division commander John Hatch being carried to rear, seriously wounded. Command of the division then fell upon Doubleday, who, in turn, handed command of his brigade over to its senior colonel, William Wainwright of the 76th New York. After Wainwright fell wounded just a short time later, Hofmann assumed command of the brigade, which he commanded three days later at Antietam. Crossing the Antietam Creek on the afternoon of September 16, Hofmann’s brigade took up position on the extreme right of the First Corps line. Early the following morning, as Doubleday’s division advanced south along the Hagerstown Turnpike and engaged Stonewall Jackson’s men in the West Woods and the Cornfield, Hofmann’s men were held in reserve, with orders to support the First Corps artillery. They remained in this position for most of the day, and as a result, suffered little loss. Indeed, total casualties in Hofmann’s brigade at the battle of Antietam numbered just ten men wounded. Two months following the battle of Antietam, on November 11, 1862, Hofmann reassumed command of the 56th Pennsylvania upon the return of Colonel Wainwright, who had recovered from his South Mountain wound. At the battle of Fredericksburg, Hofmann’s regiment was only lightly engaged, suffering few casualties. In January 1863 Hofmann was at last promoted to the rank of colonel, after having led a regiment and even a brigade at the rank of lieutenant-colonel since August 1862. Again held in reserve at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Hofmann’s shining moment of the war came two months later at Gettysburg. Leading the advance of the First Corps on July 1, Hofmann’s men were the first Union infantry on the field and the first to open fire on the advancing legions of Confederate troops under Generals Heth and Pender. In the desperate fighting near the Railroad Cut, Hofmann’s regiment lost 130 men killed, wounded, and missing, 52% of its total number. On July 25, 1863, Colonel Hofmann was ordered to his hometown of Philadelphia with orders to help oversee the implementation of the draft in the city, but was back with his regiment in time to participate in the Mine Run Campaign that fall. During the Overland Campaign in the spring of 1864, Hofmann saw action at the battle of the Wilderness, where his regiment again sustained severe loss, and at Spotsylvania. Following the latter battle, Hofmann was again elevated brigade command. Throughout the summer and fall of 1864, Hofmann led his brigade during the North Anna Campaign, and on the initial assaults at Petersburg. At the battle of Weldon Railroad on August 18, Hofmann’s brigade turned in a distinguished performance and by the end of the day had captured three Confederate battle flags. Although brevetted brigadier general of volunteers on August 1, 1864, for “brave, constant, and efficient services in the battles and marches of the campaign,” Hofmann still held the rank of colonel. After seeing further action at Hatcher’s Run and at Pegram’s Fall in the late summer of 1864, Hofmann tendered his resignation from the army on March 7, 1865, and returned to his home in Philadelphia. Little is known of Hofmann’s post-war career. It is assumed that he returned to his business, which, during his time in the army, was managed by his wife, Margaretta. He did remain active in military affairs, serving for four years as a brigadier general in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Colonel Hofmann died in his seventy-eighth year, on March 5, 1902. He was buried in Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery. This magnificent sword is in excellent condition as are most of the accessories. The hilt has a Roman Soldier statued in a shroud of Gold Gilt foilage. The pommel is surrounded with diamond studs and a spread-winged Eagle caps the pommel. The blade is gold gilt Damascus and housed in a solid silver scabbard with a spectacular presentation inscription dated June of 1863 on one side and battle honors on the other, the battles of Beverly Ford and Gettysburg being added to the lower edge. The box is marked with Hoffman's name and unit in India ink on its bottom and their is a presentaion paper inside the case. The case also contains service medals of Hoffman as well as those of his son for service in the Spanish-Amercican War, sword knot, pearl-handled dirk, gold-gilt Eagle-head spurs in their form-fitted compartments complete with straps, 2 sword sashes, one for Colonel and one for General as well as a belt for each rank. In addition, there are two small flags that adorned Hoffman's coach during the Centennial of the Constitution Parade in Philadelphia as well as his inscribed baton from that occassion where he was Chief-of-Staff of the proceedings. All contents are recorded with a notarized letter from the family descendants to complete this set. Simply outstanding.

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3270 - DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

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3268 - ANTIQUE COLT - EARLY COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH 4-SCREW FRAME.
This is an attic-mint Colt 1860 Army Pistol in wonderful condition. I haven't seen a better gun in about 2 years. It shows 80% blue on the barrel and perhaps 20% on the cylinder scattered over a perfect cylinder scene. The balance of these parts is a mix of aged blue and plum patinia. The case colors are neary staggering, showing 99% bright and vivid to each side of the frame and maybe 90% on the lever and hammer. The grips are nearly perfect and the screws are all near mint and do not appear to have been removed in the last 100 years. This isn't a really fine gun or one that you would say "hey, thats a really nice Army". This is a GREAT GUN.

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S3261 - CIVIL WAR RIFLE - HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED AND PRESENTED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.
Every so often, I find something particularly cool. This is one of those items, but I really don't know exactly its significance yet. This is a Model 1855 Springfield Rifle-musket dated 1859. The gun has been specially embellished with German-silver inlays about the fore-end and the lock, hammer and barrel are silver plated which is now turned blue! There is a huge, wonderfull coin-silver inlay inlayed into each side of the stock. One plaque is inscribed, "Prize Musket of the Jo Brown Guard, Reorganized May 1, 1872". The other is inscribed, "Presented to the Jo Brown Guards by Capt. Frank N. Hotchkiss". The date and presentation obviously refer to the Jo Brown Guard of Georgia that saw much service for the Confederacy during the Civil War. It was indeed re-organized in 1872 but there must be some more info out there somewhere concerning this rifle. I'd love to hear from anyone that may be able to shed some light on its presentation. If anyone wants to buy it in the meantime just give me a call. It's for sale at a reasonable price and I hope the undiscovered history of its presentation doubles its value for the buyer. I just need to move it.

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3233 - CIVIL WAR FLAG - CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL CIVIL WAR FLAG.
This flag was really nice but it sold before I could get the price and description up.

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3223 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER - UNUSUAL, FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER WITH 4" BARREL.
This gun is one of the most unusual Colt Pocket Revolvers I have ever examined. It is in extremely fine to excellent condition and exhibits several unique features that attest to its being a gun that in my opinion was assembled from both contemporary parts to its manufacture, combined with older parts that were most certainly left over at the Colt Factory and used during its assembly. The most unusual feature of the gun is the rakish grip profile that is unquestionably a back-strap and trigger-guard assembly manufactured during the “Baby Dragoon” period. These pieces (to include the wood grip) were married to the barrel, frame, 5-shot cylinder and an early loading-lever assembly to complete the gun at a later date and then all were factory “Late-Vine” engraved to complete one of the most attractive Colt Pocket Revolvers I have ever had the pleasure to examine. This gun shows little to no use and retains 80% bright, vivid blue to its barrel and traces on the cylinder which retains all 5 cylinder pins. The lever assembly is a smoky case-color attesting to early manufacture, and the frame and hammer show 90% vivid case-colors. The grips are excellent and the straps show only the slightest trace of silver plate, attesting to early manufacture but the later, low quality plating process that was poor at best and rarely remains on even the best condition guns. The loading lever screw appears to be a replacement and the wedge a reproduction. All else appears to be 100% original. In my opinion, this is an original Colt Revolver manufactured at the Colt factory. It is rare and due to its unique features, is one of the most attractive Colts I have ever seen. This gun should be bought by a student of the hobby and appreciated for the rarity that it is.

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3219 - CIVIL WAR FLAG - CIVIL WAR 34-STAR CAVALRY GUIDON FROM THE ESTATE OF GENERAL GEORGE CROOK.
This is one of the finest condition cavalry Guidons you'll ever see and in my opinion, the handsomest pattern made. 26' X 36", this flag has the most vivid colors you'll ever see on a guidon and the stars are still in near perfect condition showing their gilt finish. A letter accompanies this flag attesting to its being handed down in the Crook family. Born near Dayton, Ohio, September 8, 1830, Crook graduated from West Point in 1852. In 1861 he was promoted to Captain and gave good service in Western Virginia and in September was promoted to Brigadier General of U.S. Volunteers, taking command of the Kanawha District. He was in command of the Division of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, was at Chickamauga and drove Joseph Wheeler across the Tennessee. He was breveted Major General of Volunteers, July 1864, and was put in command of the Army of West Virginia, and took part in General Philip Henry Sheridan's operations in the Shenandoah Valley. In late February 1865, he was captured by Confederate guerrillas, being exchanged the next month. He was breveted Brigadier and Major General, U.S. Army on March 14, 1865, afterwards distinguishing himself in several campaigns against Indians, particularly in the battles of Powder River, Tongue River and the Rosebud. He died on March 21, 1890 at Chicago while in command of the Department of the West. Crook Walk in Arlington National Cemetery is named for him.

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3216 - COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER - COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON, 4-SCREW CUT-FOR-STOCK, MARTIALLY MARKED.
Quite simply one of the best martially-marked 4-screw Colt Dragoons ever discovered. This is a museum quality gun that should be in the finest of collections. This gun shows 65 - 75% soft, military style blue that shows aging and toning with much of it still quite dense. The metal of the entire barrel is excellent showing extremely crisp inspector marks. The two-leaf rear site shows almost all of its blue. The barrel address is like new as is the matching wedge which retains almost all of its original finish. Even the screws for the barrel and lever assembly are excellent with most all of their finish. In fact, all of the screws are in excellent condition. The bore and chambers retain most of their original blue offering evidence that this gun was seldom, if ever fired! The cylinder, with excellent scene and rare, "U.S. Dragoons" motif retains 60 - 70% aged blue and all 6 safety pins are still standing. The case-hardened parts show much vivid colors, hammer - 50%, lever - 75% and the frame 90%+. The frame is fantastic. The grips are near mint showing near perfect cartouches. This is one of the finest martial 4-screw Dragoons in the world and most certainly ranks in the top hand-full known to exist.

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S3215 - KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE BY J. H. JOHNSTON OF WAYNESBORO, PA.
I promise to buy a new camera next week and the main reason is my photos don't do justice to guns such as this. This is a simply outstanding Pennsylvania Long Rifle. It is in 44 caliber with a heavy 40&1/4" barrel. I can't describe what wonderful condition this gun is in, save to say that it is almost blemish-free. It shows an almost complete lack of small nicks, dings or scratches that show on even the finest condition guns. The wood is near flawless without a single crack. The barrel, with bold "J.H. Johnson" signature in script, retains about 30% original browning scattered its entire length. The brass mounts to include the patchbox are a fantastic nut-brown patina. It has 15 silver inlays about the gun that include 8 key escuchions and they are engraved so finely that they appear nearly "raised-carved", just fantastic work. In addition, the barrel is attached to the stock with a blind-pin system in that the pins do not come through the silver inlays on either side of the stock. It's simply exquisite work. The cheek-piece shows a fierce American Eagle clutching a shield and last but not least, a beautifull "streaking comet" motif is carved behind its cheek-piece. Now, we all know that this original percussion gun is not "Golden-Age", and we can debate that a good gun by this maker usually sells for less than I am asking. The fact remains that I have shown this gun to my little band of Kentucky lovers and they have seldom encountered such a gun at any shows or collections in the past and agree that this is the finest of its type they have ever seen. They told me I should just take it to a good rifle show and an educated buyer would scarf it up in the first hour. If you like great Percussion Rifles or are contemplating buying your first, give me a call on this gun. It is one of the few that I would bother to take extra photos of to display how truly beautiful it is. It was formerly in the collection of Gerald C. Stowe, former curator West Point Museum in the 1950's. He obviously recognized a great gun when he saw one.

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3213 - COLT "WELLS-FARGO" MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
This is "hands-down" one of the finest Wells Fargos you'll ever see. It's the second best I've ever laid eyes on. 70% barrel blue and case colors, near perfect scene, near perfect grips, screws, action, edges and markings. The better one that I saw was a 95% gun and sold for over 20K 6 or 7 years ago. Better hurry.

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